On 8 April 2013, Dr. Karim Hafez, principal of HAFEZ; Member of the Arbitration Court of the London Court of International Arbitration- London, delivered a speech on ” The appointment and Removal of Arbitrators.” The lecture covered salient features relating to the selection and removal of arbitrators, their exact role as well as the legitimate expectations of the parties. The conclusion included some perspectives for the future. The lecture was followed by a lively discussion involving eminent legal figures from both the private and the public sectors.